🍌 Welcome to the delightful world of lovewithrecipes.com, where we’re about to embark on a culinary journey to create a heavenly Banana Pudding that’s not just a dessert but a symphony of flavors and textures! 🍌
🕒 Total Time: 12 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 0 seconds
🕒 Cook Time: 12 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs (yolks and whites separated)
- 3 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (divided)
- 6 ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup sugar (for meringue)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for meringue)
Instructions:
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🍮 In a heavy saucepan, combine the enchanting trio of 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/3 cups sugar, and a teaspoon of salt. Stir them together, creating the foundation of our sweet masterpiece.
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🥄 Now, let’s dance with the eggs! Beat those egg yolks until they’re a golden symphony. Combine them with 3 cups of milk, creating a luscious liquid that will be the heartbeat of our pudding. Mix them well, ensuring a harmonious blend.
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🔥 Time to heat things up! Stir your golden liquid into the dry ingredients. Over medium heat, stir constantly until this magical potion becomes smooth and thickened. Let the aroma of anticipation fill your kitchen.
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🌬️ Remove this velvety concoction from the heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, letting its essence weave through our pudding like a fragrant breeze.
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🍪 Now, let’s layer our canvas! In a 3-qt baking dish, artfully arrange one-third of your wafers. Slice bananas with precision, creating a fruity mosaic over the wafers.
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🌊 Pour one-third of your custard symphony over the bananas, letting it cascade like a delicious waterfall. Repeat these layers twice, creating a tapestry of flavors.
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🌬️ Time to whip up clouds! Beat the egg whites until they’re foamy, like the gentle waves of a culinary ocean. Gradually add 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of sugar, one tablespoon at a time. Beat until stiff peaks form, creating a fluffy masterpiece.
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🎶 Add another teaspoon of vanilla to your cloud-like creation and beat until blended. This is your meringue symphony, ready to grace our pudding with its ethereal presence.
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🌈 Spread this meringue over your custard layers, sealing the edges of the dish like a sweet embrace. The oven becomes your stage; bake at 425°F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown, creating a visual crescendo.
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🎉 Behold your creation! A Banana Pudding masterpiece, with a golden crown of meringue, layers of banana elegance, and a custard that whispers promises of delight. Your efforts have conjured a dessert that not only tantalizes the taste buds but also invites you to savor the sweet symphony of flavors. Revel in the magic you’ve created, and share the joy with your loved ones. Enjoy! 🎉
